L'Horizon Region: (Cote D'Azur) Sleeps: 10

Overview

On a hilltop enjoying lovely views down towards the sea, this beautiful villa is only a short drive from picturesque Sainte-Maxime, making it the perfect place for relaxing holiday with family or friends on the wonderful French Riviera.

The open-plan living and dining room is spacious and full of light streaming in through the windows with a view. Step outside the French doors to a delightful terrace, ideal for your morning coffee or evening aperitif. Stairs take you down to the lower ground floor where you will discover the inviting swimming pool, gardens and a vast patio set up for poolside al-fresco dining with a sea-view. With a well-equipped kitchen on both levels, wonderful meals can be easily prepared and shared with loved ones here.

Bright bedrooms and modern shower rooms are scattered across the two floors, some with sliding doors out to the pool or garden terrace. There’s a gym area for the more active guests or you may prefer to laze all afternoon in the warm summer sun by the glistening swimming pool.

It’s only a five-minute drive down to Sainte-Maxime, a much-loved seaside town with a picturesque old town, lovely weekly market and bustling port. Spend the day on one of the great sandy beaches, swimming in the clear blue sea or trying out one of the many water-sports on offer.

It’s a short drive (or even better, take the boat) to experience the glitz and glamour of Saint-Tropez and its fashionable beach clubs or for a slower pace of life explore some of the archetypal villages of the French Riviera such as Grimaud and Gassin, where you will find flower filled cobbled streets and pretty restaurants in idyllic surroundings.

Not to mention the amazing activities on offer from nearby golf in prestigious surroundings to hiking and cycling along the coast and mountains. Yet at the end of the day you know that you will return to the wonderful and relaxing surroundings of your villa with a view at L’Horizon.

Page 1 Facilities Modern • Private Pool • Beach Nearby • Ideal for Teens • Wi-Fi/Internet • Walk to Village • <1hr to Airport • Ground Floor Bed & Bath • Gym/Fitness Room • Cot(s) • High Chair(s) • Watersports • Sailing • Canoeing/Kayaking • Walking/Hiking Paths • Wine Tasting • Golf Nearby • Tennis Nearby • Cycling • Horse Riding • Fishing • Outstanding Landscapes • Outdoor Pursuit & Activities • Tourist Towns & Villages • Historical Sites

Page 2 Interior & Grounds

Interior of Villa (200m2 over 2 levels)

Upper Ground Floor

- Living-dining room with sofas and dining table (for up to six guests). Doors to a terrace - Kitchen, well-equipped including dishwasher, oven, induction hobs, microwave and freezer. Doors to the terrace - Laundry room - Bedroom with twin beds (beds 90x200cm each) - Bedroom with twin beds (beds 90x190cm each) - Two shower rooms - Separate WC

Lower Ground Floor / Pool Level

- 2 x double bedrooms (bed 160x200cm) with doors to pool terrace - Double bedroom (bed 160x200cm) with shower and WC and doors to garden - Kitchen with oven, dishwasher, hob and microwave and doors to pool terrace - Shower room and separate WC - Fitness area

Outside Grounds

- Swimming pool (12x5m, depth 120-190cm), open from beginning of May to mid-October - Outdoor shower - Al-fresco dining terraces - Gardens (fenced) - Parking at villa

Facilities

- Wi-Fi - Fitness area - Washing machine and dryer

Page 3 Location & Local Information

In a hilltop position in residential Sainte-Maxime, L’Horizon enjoys lovely views of the sea.

It’s about 2-3km down to the coast where you will find a variety of beach restaurants and Plage de Nartelle, a sandy beach which is great for families. It’s a good spot for watersports such as windsurfing and body-boarding here as well.

Also nearby is Plage de la Madrague (3km), lovely for snorkelling and La Pointe des Sardinaux (4km) a wild peninsular, accessed only by foot for the last part, with lovely shady pines for picnics and a small beach at the end. To the south of the town is Plage de la Croisette (3km), a sandy beach with magnificent views and a sailing school (for ages 7 upwards) and other watersports available such as kayaks and paddle boarding.

The town itself is really picturesque and has a lovely climate as it is sheltered from northerly winds by hills. You can wander around the old town and port, discover lots of different restaurants and explore the little shops. Visit the market on a Thursday morning for a truly authentic experience.

Heading south, visit Port Grimaud (12km), a mostly a traffic free zone with a great marina that can only be accessed by foot or boat. There are lots of pretty coloured houses, Venetian style bridges and small boats to watch come and go. Take a guided boat trip to tour the marina and then relax with a drink or meal in one of the marina’s cafes and restaurants. You can also enjoy great views of the marina from the Church of Saint-Francis of Assisi.

Fashionable Saint-Tropez (17km) is just a short drive away, or in the summer you can beat the traffic, and take the ferry across from Sainte-Maxime in 15 minutes. Saint-Tropez is famous for its winding medieval streets, traditional pastel-painted fishermen’s cottages, boutiques and restaurants and the port with fishing boats moored alongside luxurious yachts. Those who enjoy the glitz and glamour must also visit Pampelonne Beach (22km) and its various beach restaurants including the exclusive Club 55, popular with celebrities as well as visitors.

Just inland, the medieval village of Grimaud (14km) is located on top of a hill and stands out for its flower filled cobbled streets, ancient churches and stunning views. It offers traditional French boutiques, bars, a good range of restaurants plus a weekly antique market every Sunday. Other delightful villages to explore include Gassin (16km), (19km) and La Môle (23km), a paradise for walkers with some beautiful trails through the stunning countryside.

Page 4 The Maures mountains inland also offer perfect walking and cycling opportunities or for a spectacular day out head to the Gorges du Verdon (99km), the must see natural wonder of southern where you can hire boats, canoes and kayaks.

As well as a great variety of watersports, other outdoor activities in the area include tennis, horse-riding, go-karting, polo and funfairs for young children. Golf-lovers have a great choice of courses across this region from the nearby Golf Blue Green (6km) to the prestigious Beauvallon Golf Club (7km) on the other side of Sainte Maxime.

Families may particularly like the Aqualand waterpark at Sainte Maxime (4km) or the Azur Theme Park near Gassin (11km).

Local Amenities

Nearest Airport International Airport Gulf of St. Tropez (21km)

Nearest Train Station Saint Tropez Gare Routière (17km)

Nearest Village Sainte-Maxime (2km)

Nearest Restaurant Sainte-Maxime (2km)

Nearest Supermarket Sainte-Maxime (2km)

Nearest Beach (3km)

Nearest Town/City Saint-Tropez (17km)

Nearest Golf Golf Blue Green/Beauvallon Golf Club (6km/7km)

Page 5 What Oliver loves… What you should know…

In a hillside position, there are lovely views down to the sea Please note that published rates are only valid for the current year. Any bookings for subsequent years will be on request only There is a well-equipped kitchen on each floor, ideal for a leisurely lunch by and correct rates will be confirmed at the time of booking the pool on the lower level or a more formal feast in the beautiful dining area Steps outside take you down to the entrance on the upper floor with the main living area and two bedrooms whilst on the lower with a view on the upper floor level there are three further bedrooms, two of which open up to the pool terrace Picturesque Sainte-Maxime and its sandy beaches is a five-minute drive away Car hire is needed to be able to get out and explore this wonderful area Saint-Tropez is only 17km away – beat the summer traffic and take a 15- minute boat ride from Sainte-Maxime

Page 6 Terms & Conditions

- Security deposit: €1000 paid in cash or credit card (Visa/Mastercard) upon arrival.

- Arrival time: Between 4.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. Other arrival times are on request only. Please enquire.

- Departure time: Before 10.00 a.m.

- Energy costs included?: Yes.

- Linen & towels included?: Yes, excluding pool towels.

- End of stay cleaning included?: Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or garbage disposal required will be charged against the security deposit.

- Pets welcome?: No.

- Smoking Allowed?: Outside only.

- Changeover day: Saturday.

- Minimum stay: 7 nights.

- Other Ts and Cs: The pool is open approx. from 1st May to mid-October, subject to weather conditions.

- Other Ts and Cs: Please note that published rates are only valid for the current year. Any bookings for subsequent years will be on request only and correct rates will be confirmed at the time of booking.

- Other Ts and Cs: Weddings, stag/hen parties and other celebrations are on request only.

- Tax: There is a tourist tax of approx. €2.30 per adult per day, payable locally.

- Other Ts and Cs: A cot and a high-chair can be hired at an extra cost.

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